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The mission of Ensemble VIII is to perform vocal works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras at the highest artistic level with a keen attention to scholarship and historically informed performance practices. The ensemble is based in Austin, Texas and is composed of highly trained early music performers from throughout the United States.

This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and...

The mission of Ensemble VIII is to perform vocal works from the Renaissance and Baroque eras at the highest artistic level with a keen attention to scholarship and historically informed performance practices. The ensemble is based in Austin, Texas and is composed of highly trained early music performers from throughout the United States.

This project is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit Austin at NowPlayingAustin.com.

Bring Them Into Paradise—Music of Consolation and Hope by Schütz and Bach

Ensemble VIII, under the direction of conductor Dr. James Morrow, will present a very special concert: Bring Them Into Paradise—Music of Consolation and Hope by Schütz and Bach. The repertoire features true masterpieces by Heinrich Schütz and Johann Sebastian Bach composed specifically to celebrate the lives of important people...

Lessons and Carols from King's

Ensemble VIII, under the direction of conductor Dr. James Morrow, will present a very special holiday concert on two consecutive nights in December: "Lessons and Carols from King's." The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was first introduced at King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England in 1918. The traditional service...

European Masterworks for Men's Voices

Under the direction of founder and conductor Dr. James Morrow, the men of Ensemble VIII will present a very special concert on Friday, Jan. 10, at St. Louis Catholic Church Chapel. The group will perform a beautiful selection of European Masterworks for Men's Voices featuring music of the Renaissance. The concerrt begins at 7:30...

KMFA broadcast of Ensemble viii's “Lessons and Carols”

Enjoy this performance of Ensemble viii recreating the historic festival of nine lessons and carols. This airing was previously recorded at the Ensemble viii "Lessons and Carols from King's" concert earlier this month.

Lessons and Carols from King's

Ensemble VIII, under the direction of conductor Dr. James Morrow, will present a very special holiday concert on two consecutive nights in December: Lessons and Carols from King's. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was first introduced at King's College Chapel in Cambridge, England in 1918. The traditional service features nine...

Blessed Mother, Eternal Spirit — The Eton Choirbook

Ensemble VIII, under the direction of conductor Dr. James Morrow, will present the last concert of its highly successful second season on Friday, May 10. Blessed Mother, Eternal Spirit—The Eton Choirbook will start at 7:30 p.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church Chapel in Austin.

The Passion of Seven--North German Masterworks for Holy Week

Ensemble VIII, under the direction of conductor Dr. James Morrow, will present The Passion of Seven—North German Masterworks for Holy Week on Friday, Mar. 1, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Austin at 7:30 p.m.

Featuring works by Bach, Buxtehude and Schütz, the concert will include three transcendent works that...

The Passion of Seven--North German Masterworks for Holy Week

Ensemble VIII, under the direction of conductor Dr. James Morrow, will present The Passion of Seven—North German Masterworks for Holy Week on Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Lois Perkins Chapel on the campus of Southwestern University in Georgetown at 7 p.m.

Ensemble VIII Presents the Complete Messiah with Period Instruments

Ensemble VIII, a select group of the country’s most talented early music vocalists, will present Handel’s complete Messiah under the direction of nationally renowned conductor Dr. James Morrow on Dec. 21 and 22. Both concerts will be held in the spectacular setting of Austin’s St. Louis Catholic Church Chapel at 7:30 p.m....

God and Man, Time and Space—Echoes of the Sistine Chapel

Tickets are now available for Ensemble VIII’s first concert of the 2012-2013 season: “God and Man, Time and Space—Echoes of the Sistine Chapel.” The group, which is based in Austin, includes nationally and internationally respected professional early music vocalists under the direction of Dr. James Morrow.

Tenebrae--Shadows of France

Ensemble VIII, a select group of the country’s most talented early music vocalists, will present Tenebrae—Shadows of France under the direction of nationally renowned conductor Dr. James Morrow on Saturday, Mar. 3, at Austin’s St. Louis Catholic Church Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

Ensemble VIII presents Handel's Messiah

(AUSTIN, Texas) Ensemble VIII, a select group of the country’s most talented early music vocalists, will present Handel’s complete Messiah under the direction of nationally renowned conductor Dr. James Morrow on Dec. 16 and 17. Both concerts will be held in the spectacular setting of Austin’s St. Louis Catholic Church Chapel...

Ensemble VIII Presents Siglo de Oro

Ensemble VIII, a select group of the country’s most talented early music vocalists, will reunite under the direction of nationally renowned conductor and soloist Dr. James Morrow to perform the first concert of their inaugural season on Oct. 21. The ensemble will present Siglo de Oro—Spanish Polyphony of Morales and Victoria in the...

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